Poultney- Ruth P. Dente Ruth P. Dente 94, died Wednesday morning May 20, 2020 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born November 17, 1925 in East Poultney, the daughter of Thomas Price Jones and Catherine (Thomas) Jones. Ruth enjoyed cooking, bingo, spending time with her friends and family; especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was witty and had a great sense of humor, and she could clearly remember her childhood as if it were yesterday. She was always welcoming people into her home and loved sharing stories with those around her. She will be missed more than words can express. Survivors are her son John H. Dente and wife Lynne Taylor, of Manchester Center, by her grandchildren, Ryan Dente, of South Burlington and Kathleen Monforte (Nathan), of Burlington, by her great grandchildren, Errico Monforte and Lillian Monforte. Also, by her siblings Pauline LaPoint, of Poultney and Clayton Jones of Glens Falls, NY, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, by her husband John J. Dente on June 20, 2004, by her son James M. Dente on August 16, 2019, by her siblings, Blodwen, Howell, Raymond, Catherine, Dorothy, Paul, Donald, Florence, Gordon, Ken, Thomas, Raymond, Robert, and Hayden. Private services will be held in Poultney Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Vermont Childrens Hospital at 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.robertsaubinfuneralhome.com .